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Teacher Competence in Implementing Prezi-Assisted PowerPoint Media: A Case Study in Rural Elementary Education Lestari, Fia Regina; Rizal, Rizal; Asriani, Asriani; Herlina, Herlina; Nazimuddin AL Kamil, Muhammad; Wilade, Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3236

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This study examined teachers' abilities to implement Prezi-assisted PowerPoint media in elementary classroom instruction within a rural school context. Despite technological availability, effective integration of interactive multimedia remains challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings where infrastructural and capacity constraints impede implementation. A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted at SD Inpres 1 Kaluku Tinggu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, involving a Grade V teacher selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation analysis, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's framework involving data reduction, display, and verification. Findings revealed that the teacher demonstrated strong competence in instructional planning, classroom implementation, and formative assessment. Prezi-assisted PowerPoint significantly enhanced student engagement, with documented increases in student-initiated questions (47 versus 12 in conventional lessons) and participation rates. The teacher exhibited self-directed professional development, pedagogical reasoning, and adaptive strategies to overcome infrastructural challenges including limited internet connectivity and time constraints. The study confirms that effective technology integration depends primarily on teacher readiness and pedagogical skills rather than solely on infrastructural availability. Theoretically, findings extend multimedia learning and constructivist theories to authentic elementary contexts with resource constraints. Practically, results underscore the necessity for continuous professional development emphasizing pedagogical technology integration and institutional support systems addressing both technical and attitudinal barriers to sustainable innovation.
The Effect of Experiential Learning on Fourth-Grade Students' Learning Outcomes in Integrated Science and Social Studies Ananda, Adelia Rizki; Zulnuraini, Zulnuraini; Khairunnisa, Khairunnisa; Rizal, Rizal; Putriwanti, Putriwanti; Wilade, Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3237

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This study examined the effect of the Experiential Learning model on students' learning outcomes in Integrated Science and Social Studies (IPAS) for fourth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Donggala. The research was motivated by low student engagement and achievement resulting from predominantly teacher-centered instructional practices. A quantitative quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group was employed, involving 48 fourth-grade students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instruction using the Experiential Learning model emphasizing concrete experience, reflection, conceptualization, and application, while the control group received conventional lecture-based instruction. Data were collected using a validated and reliable 20-item multiple-choice test administered as pretest and posttest. Analysis included descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, independent samples t-test, and normalized gain (N-gain) calculations. Results revealed a statistically significant difference in posttest scores between groups (t = 9.941, p < 0.001). The experimental group demonstrated substantial improvement with a high mean N-gain score of 0.73, while the control group showed low learning gain (N-gain = 0.21). These findings indicate that Experiential Learning is significantly more effective than conventional teaching methods in improving students' IPAS learning outcomes, supporting its implementation as an instructional approach to enhance student engagement and academic achievement in elementary education.
Exploring Contextual Teaching Effects on Student Motivation in Elementary Language Learning Safira, Alma; Gagaramusu, Yusdin B M; Khairunnisa, Khairunnisa; Fasli, Muhammad; Aras, Nurul Fitria Fitria; Wilade, Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3278

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Low student motivation in Indonesian language learning at the elementary level remains a persistent pedagogical challenge, often stemming from conventional teaching approaches that fail to connect academic content with students' lived experiences. This study examined the effect of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) on fourth-grade students' learning motivation in Indonesian language instruction. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 28 fourth-grade students at Al-Khairaat Tondo Elementary School, Palu City, Indonesia. Data were collected through learning motivation questionnaires, classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Analysis included descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, and paired-samples t-test. Observational data revealed high student engagement (80-100% participation), with most students categorized as having Good (n=13) or Very Good (n=6) motivation levels post-intervention. Descriptive statistics showed an increase in mean scores from 64.27 (pretest) to 69.12 (posttest). However, inferential analysis indicated this difference was not statistically significant, t(24) = -0.716, p = 0.481. While CTL implementation was associated with enhanced classroom engagement and positive motivational responses, the intervention did not produce statistically significant changes in self-reported motivation. The findings suggest CTL holds pedagogical value for fostering participatory learning environments but requires extended duration and complementary autonomy-supporting strategies to generate measurable motivational shifts. Future research should employ control-group designs with longer intervention periods.
Learning Obstacles in Fraction Addition: An Analysis of Ontogenic, Epistemological, and Didactical Factors Among Elementary Students Herawati, Kadek; Herlina, Herlina; Lapasere, Sisriawan; Zulnuraini, Zulnuraini; Guci, Ammar Abdullah Joni; Wilade, Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3292

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Understanding fraction addition is an essential foundational competence in elementary mathematics learning, yet many students experience persistent difficulties. These difficulties can be understood as learning obstacles that hinder students' learning processes and outcomes. This study aimed to analyze learning obstacles experienced by grade VB students at SD Negeri 15 Palu regarding fraction addition concepts. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Participants consisted of one mathematics teacher and three purposively selected students based on low-level fraction addition understanding. Data collection techniques included classroom observations, structured interviews, conceptual understanding tests, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted interactively through data collection, condensation, presentation, and conclusion drawing stages. Results indicated that students experienced three types of learning obstacles: ontogenic, epistemological, and didactical. Ontogenic obstacles were evident in students' low learning readiness, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and prior knowledge dimensions (47.72% and 45.45% readiness levels). Epistemological obstacles were manifested in limited conceptual understanding, errors in denominator equalization, numerator determination, and procedural application. Didactical obstacles were not significantly found, as the teacher demonstrated highly effective teaching skills (84.32% performance level). These findings indicate that students' learning difficulties in fraction addition are predominantly caused by student readiness and conceptual understanding factors rather than instructional quality. This study provides important implications for developing mathematics learning that strengthens learning readiness and meaningful conceptual understanding in elementary schools.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Agustina, Agnes Amelia Citra Amelia, Putri Amin Basri Amiruddin, Ayu Cahyani Amran Rasli, Amran Ananda, Adelia Rizki Andi Imrah Dewi Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Rahmaeni M AR, Muslim Aras, Nurul Fitria Aras, Nurul Fitria Fitria Arif Firmansyah Arif Firmansyah Asriani Asriani Asriani, Asriani Athifah, Tia Aviza, Nur Azizah Azizah Azizah, Sarah Basira, Gusmiatni Dediyana Bulalong, Roberto Rolly Cahyani, Eka Danti Indriastuti Purnamasari Delin Ariani, Ni Kadek Dengkidala, Fresya Angnelvin Dewi Tri Rahayu Dewi Tureni Dg. Malondeng, Farul Ramadhan Dyah Aini Purbarani Fadlia Mubakkira, Fadlia Mubakkira Fahriadi Fahriadi Faizal Faizal, Faizal Fasli, Muhammad Febriana, Yunda Gagaramusu, Yusdin B M Guci, Ammar Abdullah Joni Herawati, Kadek Herlina Herlina Herlina, Herlina Hidayati, Miftahul Ibrahim, Musdalifah Ida Nuraeni Irwan, Zahra Zinnira Itsnaini, Faradilla Nur Joni Guci, Ammar Abdullah Kadek Hariana Kadoi, Marlene Juita Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Komang Sri Wiriyani Lestari, Fia Regina Lestari, Nova Hermina Manggato, Sandra Dwi Chikitha Margaret Maharani Bode Mayuni, Anidya Citra Melyani Sari Sitepu Mewalo, Wulandari Misnah Misnah Moh Ansar Hasan Moh. Tahir Monipo, Yulan Mubarik Mubarik Muchdar, Muchdar Muhammad Aqil Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil Muslim AR, Muslim AR Muslim AR., Muslim AR. Nashrullah, Nashrullah Nazimuddin Al Kamil, Muhammad Nevy, Ni Nyoman Nur Rahmah Nur ‘Azah Nur, Septiana NurAfni NurAfni Nurfadila, Syabina Nurfaiza, Nurfaiza Nurhalizah, Nurhalizah Nurhayati Mardin Nurul Fitriah Aras Pahriadi Paidi, Zulhilmi Pase, Moeh Ilham Pratama, Ryan Andhika Putriwanti Putriwanti Rahma, Dewi Rahma, Radia Rahmawati Samu Rahmawati, Dyah Rahmawati, Rahmawati Ramadhani, Nur Rahmi Rezki Renita Renita Resintia, Kadek Marsela Yustini Riskita, Nurul Ritman Ishak Paudi Rizal Rizal Rizal, Rizal Rosola, Rosola Ruana, Rahmat Maghfirah Ryan Andika Pratama Safira, Alma Selfia, Sela Selpianti, Selpianti Shaltina, Ayu Amalia Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sisriawan Laapasere Sisriawan Lapasere Siti Helmyati siti kurnia, siti Sri Wahyuni Sufyan, Mohammad Syachdin, Syachdin Syachputri M, Winanda syamsidar syamsidar Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Tangke, Fadlun Nirman Tolodo, Nurma Yuntika Ulfah Ulfah Vivekanantharasa, Raveenthiran Widiani, Niluh Chixa Widyatmi Anandy YAAKOB, MOHD FAIZ MOHD Yanti, Ni Nyoman Anis Kristina Yulianti, Febi Yun Ratna Lagandesa Yunita Yunita Yunus, Sitti Rahma Yusdin Gagaramusu Zulnuraini